The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has spread rapidly around the world, and China has been no exception. In recent months there have been several local outbreaks in the country, especially Shanghai. And Beijing also sees a smaller outbreak, with a trickle of new cases each day. 

How is life like for expats living and working in China？In China Daily special COVID-19 in China: South and North, Ian Goodrum is holding a video call with Andy Boreham, columnist and video journalist at Shanghai Daily. They will both talk about difficulties they've encountered and share touching stories of people trying to helping out each other. Medical experts will also be invited to share insights on treatment and prevention.